Comments on: The College Student’s Guide To Finding the Perfect Job

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:59:37 +0000

Internships, attending events, etc. These are good basic tips that will have some impact for sure.

Since we’re also talking about being more creative during this economic slump, why not think outside the box of looking for another job in the first place? (This from a guy who has been working from home since March of 1996).

I’m rather amazed that there are plenty of skill sets that are for whatever reason not “conventional” enough to be taught in schools, but the mastery of which would lead to more autonomy.

Most of us are trained to be employees- nothing wrong with that, but I’m convinced that thinking that way is a kind of tunnel vision that keeps many from learning skills that would allow them to carve out there own path to income.

One of them is as close as the computer in front of most of us. For the first time in history, we are 3 feet in front of the world, yet few learn how to use it in a way to render 1) value to others and 2)income for themselves.

Once someone learns how to market a product on it, can even make (no kidding) income.

By: Trent Hamm

Trent Hamm — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:05:18 +0000

Professors make all the difference. Find one that’s working on something truly interesting to you, then do whatever you can to work with that professor – even if it means working for free. When you’re there, ask *lots* of questions, jot down things you don’t understand, and bone up on them on your own. Work hard, too, and do your job well. If you’re showing interest in the topic and work hard, many professors will go to astounding lengths to keep you around and open doors for you.

By: Roger

Roger — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:37:53 +0000

Aww, some great advice. I wish I had gotten more of this type of advice when I was still in college; perhaps it wouldn’t have been so difficult to get my first real job out of college. Certainly, putting yourself out there as much as possible and attempting to get an internship (or better, a paid position related to your field) is a great way to get your start. Good things to consider, if you’re still young enough to take advantage of it.

Also, unless your school has much different grading system than mine, I’d have thought that 75% would be a C grade, not a B. Granted, most schools now use the 4.0 grade system anyway, but just wanted to point that out.

By: Grant Baldwin

Grant Baldwin — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:27:53 +0000

A key opportunity you have in college is to network. Like you said, network with professors, administrators, alumni, and anyone else you can think of. As a college student, you have a big advantage in reaching out to others because you are young and they are often willing to help you out because they were once in your shoes.

By: Steve @ pfstartup

Steve @ pfstartup — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:08:20 +0000

Internship experience is crucial. I was offered a job at the company I interned with. I took another job instead, but it’s a great way to get a permanent job.

Networking is crucial these days in finding a job. The more people you know in the field the better your chance of your resume getting to the right place instead of being lost in the shuffle. I got my internship through a few neighbors that all worked at the same company. My boss ended up being in my dad’s fraternity. Small world, use that to your advantage.